"It’s just a repost," was the only comment from the designer, and Chanel has so far stayed out of the debate.

The shoes vary in colour and strap style but it’s the Ionic heel which is the pillar of contention in this instance.

While scrolling through @whodiditfirst Stefano also clocked a post that compared his label’s 2003 Sex necklace, worn on the runway by Gisele, to a 1989 necklace designed by the grand dame of British fashion, Vivienne Westwood.

"Okay it’s true!!! We were stupid and ignorant when we did this!!!” Stefano said. “We say SORRY to the Genius #viviennewestwood as we pay much attention to her work!!"